Brick almost always looks good in your kitchen or dining room, lending that perfect amount of rough-around-the-edges character. It's a reliable choice for adding some visual weight and easily settling into different decor styles.
Consider these 30 practical ways to bring it into your space.
Outdoor Kitchen With Stacked Stone Bar And Stainless Steel Appliances
An outdoor cooking and entertaining area combines a stacked stone bar with a professional-grade stainless steel grill and range, plus a mini-fridge nearby.
Keep Everyday Dishes Accessible on Corner Shelves
Decorative shelves supported by white, curved brackets use corner wall space to hold frequently used plates and bowls, contrasting subtly against the brick.
Conceal Appliances Behind Dark Wood Cabinets
Conceal appliances behind dark wood cabinetry to maintain a continuous line. The deep, rich color of the wood sits against an exposed brick wall.
Extend Your Island with a Wood Breakfast Bar
Extend your kitchen island with a wood countertop. This natural wood overhang creates an informal spot for a meal or conversation.
It provides a warm visual against the sleek white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Black Cone Pendant Lights Over Island
Matte black cone pendant lights hang in a cluster above the kitchen island. Their tapered shape is a visual counterpoint to the warm brick wall and wood countertop.
Textured Brick Ceilings Add Architectural Interest
Exposed white brick arches define zones in an open-plan kitchen and dining area.
White Hutch Displays Dishes With Playful Labels
White cabinetry makes up a tall hutch. Inside, plates and mugs display labels such as 'Parsnips' or 'Cream'.
Introduce a Pop of Color with a Red Stool
A bright red stool introduces color into your kitchen seating. Its red legs and natural wood seat contrast sharply with a neutral backdrop.
This piece breaks up the white palette.
Anchor Your Breakfast Bar Extension with a Brick Base
A brick base supports a pale countertop as a kitchen island breakfast bar extension.
Frame Large Windows with Exposed Brick Pillars
Exposed brick pillars, especially when framing large windows, provide a warm, textured presence that contrasts with the bright, airy glass and surrounding white walls.
Curved Brick Wall Adds Architectural Interest to Narrow Kitchen
Introduce a curved brick wall in a galley kitchen. The warm, rustic tones of the exposed brick contrast with the clean lines of modern cabinetry and appliances.
Wooden Island With Built-In Storage and Decorative Accents
A thick wooden island with a butcher block top features a solid wood base that conceals storage, while small decorative pumpkins sit on the counter.
White Shelves Display Simple White Bowls Against Black Tile
White floating shelves sit against a dark subway tile backsplash. Simple white bowls rest on these shelves.
Built-In Brick Niches for Wine Bottle Storage
Terracotta-colored circular niches in a brick wall above cabinets hold individual wine bottles.
Oversized Round Clock Adds a Textured Focal Point
Don't overlook a large, dark metal clock with a distressed finish to anchor your dining area. Its substantial circular shape stands out against the clean white brick wall.
Anchor Your Kitchen Space with a Dark Wood Island and Marble Top
If you need a substantial piece for the kitchen, consider a dark wood island. It’s topped with white marble and features deep drawers for storage.
White Shelving Against Brick Wall Displays Simple White Bowls
Open white shelves are mounted on a rustic brick wall. Simple white bowls sit on each shelf.
The rough texture of the brick contrasts with the smooth ceramic of the dinnerware.
Show Kitchen Accents on Rustic Shelves Above Brick
Two rough-hewn wooden shelves above a white brick backsplash hold a collection of kitchen essentials and decorative pieces, including earthenware jugs, a copper pot, and glass jars of varied heights and materials.
Anchor Your Casual Seating Area with a Rustic Wooden Table
Place a substantial, reclaimed wood dining table in your kitchen. Four simple metal-frame stools, each with a wooden seat, tuck neatly around it.
Open Shelving With Rustic Ceramic Jars and Plates
Your favorite rustic ceramic jars and plates find a home on open shelving. These shelves provide a practical way to show decorative items while keeping them accessible.
A mix of textures and the varying heights of the jars stand out against the brick wall.
Hanging Pot Rack Creates Vertical Kitchen Storage
Don't overlook the space above your stove for an industrial-style suspended pot rack. It holds various pots and pans against the brick wall.
Rustic Table With Metal Chairs Creates Cozy Dining Nook
Place a substantial wooden table with a metal top in your dining area. Surround it with slim, dark metal-framed chairs.
White Bar Top Creates a Clean Contrast Against Brick
Beside the rustic brick wall, a sleek white waterfall bar top offers a modern counterpoint. This bright surface provides a practical spot for casual meals or serving drinks.
Its smooth finish ensures the area remains open and bright.
Orbital Chandelier Adds a Dramatic Focal Point
It's a striking spherical chandelier with exposed bulbs that hangs from the brick ceiling, its open geometric design complementing the weathered kitchen's exposed brick and stone textures.
Rustic Wooden Table With Dark Blue Base Anchors Dining Area
Place an unpolished wooden table in your dining area. Its dark blue base sits against the white elements nearby.
Wooden Letters Spell Out a Personal Touch Above the Stove
Wooden letters spelling 'MALTA' sit on a sturdy wooden shelf above the range. These weathered pieces rest against the brick backdrop.
Reflect Light Across Your Kitchen with an Ornate Gold Mirror
Gold is the finish on an ornate, antique-style mirror. The mirror hangs above the kitchen counter, with its detailed frame against the industrial brick walls.
Hanging Pot Rack With Copper Pans Adds Warmth to Brick
It's easy to keep your copper pots and pans within reach on a wall-mounted rack, and they bring a natural glow when displayed against the unpolished brick.
Black Lamps Add Symmetry Around the Range
Matching black lamps sit on either side of the range. They accent the brick backsplash.
Decorative Tray Adds Color Above Kitchen Shelf
A white, ornate patterned tray with red, green, and yellow accents sits on a kitchen shelf.
